Minnesauke Elementary School

Minnesauke Elementary School serves 633 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in East Setauket, earning recognition as one of New York's top-performing elementary schools. Ranked 501st out of 4,758 schools statewide, placing it in the 90th percentile, the school demonstrates strong academic achievement with 82% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and 78% reaching proficiency in mathematics. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1, with 45 full-time equivalent teachers supporting the student body.

This staffing level allows for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes that contribute to the school's academic success. Minnesauke Elementary sits within a well-educated community where 63% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects strong economic stability, with a median household income of $170,074 and median home values of $629,400.

The low poverty rate of 4.3% indicates a community with substantial resources to support educational excellence. Located in the large suburban setting of East Setauket in Suffolk County, Minnesauke Elementary benefits from being part of a community that clearly prioritizes education, creating an environment where both students and families can thrive academically.